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Chapter VII
Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her. He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate. 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts. She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain. He had a way of always being in the right, too.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “He had a way of always being in the right, too.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had a way of always being in the right, too.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
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From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
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From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
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From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was always so kind, so honest, so considerate.
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From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tender and true' expressed her thoughts.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a way of always being in the right, too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She could not think of his disapproval without regret, even pain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though there was nothing overt in the manner of Harold Atherstone upon which she could fasten as showing resentment or offence, yet did Miss Devereux acknowledge in her secret heart a coolness in the demeanour of her old friend which troubled her.
